Voltorb (Celestial Storm 47) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Voltorb from Celestial Storm is a Common, Basic Lightning-type with 50 HP and card number 47. It features the Floating Electrons ability for mobility and a straightforward Thunder Shock attack. A compact card with a tidy utility profile, it adds a lively spark to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Ability: Floating Electrons — If this Pokémon has any Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Thunder Shock — Deals 20 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Celestial Storm Voltorb, card number 47. It is a Common illustrated by Ken Sugimori. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented here.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Voltorb. It is identified by set code “sm7” and number 47 within Celestial Storm.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to negate retreat cost when Energy is attached offers tactical flexibility, and Thunder Shock provides a coin-flip chance to Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store this Voltorb in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches—while a Common, it remains desirable for Celestial Storm collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Voltorb appears as a Basic Lightning-type with a mobility-focused ability and a simple, effective attack, matching the set’s electric, stormy theme. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the flavor text underscores Voltorb’s deceptive Poké Ball look and zappy nature.